'AKWA - TRADITIONAL YEMENI OXTAIL STEW
This is a very traditional dish from Yemen and is made with Oxtail - hence it's name 'Akwa (this is the Yemeni word for Oxtail or literally "the thickest part of the tail". It has one of the lengthiest cooking times I've encountered, but really is worth the wait (& you can get on with your chores whilst it's cooking as it needs little attention). I have a feeling that this could also be tweaked a little to accommodate crock pot cooking! 'Akwa is also commonly eaten during the month of Ramadan.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Stew
Time 9h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the oxtail, then place in a large casserole & cover with water. BRing to a gentle boil over a medium heat. Reduce the heat to low & skim the surface of any foam until there is very little left.
- Crush the peppercorns, caraway seeds & saffron together in a spice mill / coffee grinder or mortar & pestle. Stir in the fenugreek, turmeric & salt.
- Add the tomatoes, onions, garlic & spice mix to the oxtail. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to as nlow as possible - you may find a diffuser useful for this. Cover tightly & keep on a gentle simmer for 3 hours.
- Uncover & continue to cook until the meat is incredibly tender, for another 5-6 hours - you will see the meat falling off the bone when it hits this point and it is ready to serve!
- To serve it in the traditional manner, serve with a rice pilaf. You could also eat this with pleny of bread & salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.1, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.2, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 2.7
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Jan Homst√∏l
[email protected]This akwa was delicious! The oxtails were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Sahab Ahmed
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. We served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Sany Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The oxtails were so tender and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.
Sheeraz Abbasi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The beef was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of oxtails, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The meat was very tender and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
NEW naats
[email protected]Wow! This akwa is amazing! The meat is so tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Okeyo Oluoch
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beef was very tender and the sauce was flavorful. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.
Ali rehmani
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make this dish and it turned out great! The oxtails were so tender and the flavors were amazing.
Mautohi Muli
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out great! The beef was so flavorful and tender, and the sauce was rich and complex. Definitely a keeper!
Rehman jatt
[email protected]This akwa was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the oxtails were fall-off-the-bone tender. We served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!